Best Internet Providers in South El Monte, CA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in South El Monte, CA
South El Monte has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in South El Monte.
Ranks compare South El Monte with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in South El Monte, CA at a Glance
South El Monte Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local South El Monte ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in South El Monte, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in South El Monte based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in South El Monte, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.44% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in South El Monte?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in South El Monte
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How South El Monte Compares to Places Its Size
South El Monte's report card score is in the top 42% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 28%.
| Measure | South El Monte | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Los Angeles County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 74.4% | bottom 40% | 75.3% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,103 Mbps | bottom 50% | 4,064 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.4 | top 20% | 7.7 | 8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.8 | top 2% | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 9% | 17% | 17% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | bottom 33% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | bottom 21% | 93% | 94% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | bottom 16% | 78% | 79% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | bottom 15% | 82% | 84% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $72,185 | bottom 27% | $100,015 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 15% | 17% | 17% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 74.4% of homes in South El Monte, against 75.3% across Los Angeles County and 62.4% across California. Households in South El Monte are larger than the US average (3.8 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,185 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in South El Monte
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South El Monte?
EarthLink Fiber in South El Monte, CA
Availability:
67.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,088 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 67.7% of South El Monte homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,088 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in South El Monte from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in South El Monte, CA
Availability:
67.7%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,088 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 67.7% of South El Monte homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,088 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in South El Monte from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in South El Monte, CA
Availability:
20.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 20.7% of South El Monte homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South El Monte?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South El Monte, CA
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of South El Monte homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 92 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South El Monte, CA
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
288 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% of South El Monte homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 288 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South El Monte, CA
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of South El Monte homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 51 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South El Monte, CA
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of South El Monte homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 51 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in South El Monte, CA
Availability:
42.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.8% of South El Monte homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South El Monte?
Spectrum Cable in South El Monte, CA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.6% of South El Monte homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in South El Monte?
EarthLink DSL in South El Monte, CA
Availability:
84.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 84.6% of South El Monte homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 55 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in South El Monte from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in South El Monte, CA
Availability:
84.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 84.6% of South El Monte homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 55 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in South El Monte from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in South El Monte by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
South El Monte has 1 neighborhood and 1 ZIP code with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in South El Monte
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valle Lindo | 6,280 | 58.3% | 3,293 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 63/100 |
ZIP codes in South El Monte
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91733 | 41,998 | 74.2% | 3,079 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 59/100 |
How South El Monte Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to South El Monte that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, West Puente Valley has the most homes with fiber (99.6%) and Temple City the fewest (48.4%); South El Monte has 74.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South El Monte (this page) | 42,653 | 74.4% | 3,103 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 59/100 |
| El Monte | 103,891 | 73.5% | 3,745 Mbps | 7 | B | 62/100 |
| Baldwin Park | 72,363 | 98.0% | 6,798 Mbps | 6.4 | A- | 64/100 |
| Arcadia | 65,029 | 74.3% | 4,724 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 88/100 |
| Montebello | 61,949 | 69.6% | 4,734 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Monterey Park | 60,728 | 65.6% | 3,053 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 66/100 |
| San Gabriel | 60,539 | 49.9% | 2,690 Mbps | 8 | B | 66/100 |
| Rosemead | 59,448 | 61.0% | 2,540 Mbps | 8 | B | 58/100 |
| Temple City | 38,299 | 48.4% | 2,376 Mbps | 8 | B | 81/100 |
| West Puente Valley | 22,197 | 99.6% | 6,978 Mbps | 5.6 | A- | 67/100 |
| Avocado Heights | 9,709 | 96.5% | 6,593 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 71/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South El Monte?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in South El Monte
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for South El Monte Internet Providers
Based on 404 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for South El Monte residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in California, with 3.61 out of 5 stars and 93.3% coverage in South El Monte.
At a national level, based on 4173 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all South El Monte Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in South El Monte, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | South El Monte Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (1) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South El Monte
Based on data reported by South El Monte ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in South El Monte. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,799 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | South El Monte Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South El Monte?
Of the providers in South El Monte, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in South El Monte where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across California or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.26 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in South El Monte, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in South El Monte
| ISP / Tech Type | South El Monte Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (1) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
Steve
ting Fiber
November 13, 2026 Slow, 1/10th the speed they advertised
Robert
Verizon Fixed Wireless
November 10, 2026 Was cut off with .out notice due to upgrade and was not provided connection to upgrade from the same location (tower). Causing further problems in service and added cost.
ISPReports User
AT&T DSL
November 08, 2026 Lousy
ISPReports User
Fidium
November 08, 2026 Vernice
Frontier Fiber
November 01, 2026 Horrible this is horrible. My internet has been down for two days in a half. Never again
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Which ISP Should You Choose in South El Monte?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in South El Monte is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in South El Monte is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in South El Monte, available to 99.7% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.